Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony

Save the Date! The Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony returns September 17!

Hear from the winner and the 2026 keynote speaker, enjoy a reception with light appetizers, and stay for a book signing following the program.

The Waterston Desert Writing Prize (the Prize) was established in 2014, inspired by author and poet Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert, a region that has been her muse for more than 40 years. The Prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a similar connection to the desert, recognizing the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative.

6:00 pm reception with light appetizers and a drink ticket

7:00 pm program (program followed by book signing)

Book signing follows until 9:00 pm. 

Tickets are $10, Members receive 20% discount